'Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why' is a seminal work by Martha Meir Allen, influenced by the Temperance movement, which explores the history of the use of alcohol in medicine and its negative effects on the human body. Through careful research and investigation from the writings of distinguished medical professionals, Allen argues that alcohol, as ordinarily used, is more harmful than beneficial for ill patients. With its well-researched and informative content, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modern medical practices.